English Synonym Finder

sacrifice

Definitions

The act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy.

An act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity.

To suffer loss of, give up, renounce, or destroy something for a specific purpose.

Examples

She had to sacrifice her weekends to finish the project on time.

The soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Sometimes you must sacrifice short-term comfort for long-term success.

Synonyms

forfeit surrender relinquish offer give up cede abdicate

Antonyms

keep retain acquire gain hold possess secure